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Bowser Buyer Beware: How to Avoid Being Scammed Buying a Dog or Cat
There’s been a lot of pandemic puppy love happening this year as many families taking advantage of the time at home to get a pet. But fraudsters are taking advantage of the pandemic, telling buyers they can’t meet the animals before sending money. The Better Business Bureau says puppy and kitten scams have more than doubled this year, with projected...
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Jonathan Van Ness Opens Up About the Harsh Realities of Dog Adoption
The “Queer Eye” star reveals what he’s learned after adopting a dog amid the pandemic.
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Clear the Shelters: Kitten Adoptions and Vaccine Clinic at Berkeley Humane
Join NBC Bay Area’s Marcus Washington in Berkeley on Saturday, August 29 for a Clear the Shelters adoption event! Berkeley Humane is hosting onsite kitten adoptions along with low-cost vaccines for dogs and cats. Meet Berkeley Humane’s adoptable kittens in the Mobile Adoption Center (MAC) starting at 10 am. We will be following social-distancing protocols. Please wear a face mask…
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Dog Days: Skylar Astin Partners with NBC for ‘Clear the Shelters' Pet Adoption Campaign
“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” actor Skylar Astin discusses his involvement with NBC’s “Clear the Shelters” campaign which has provided over 411,000 pet adoptions since 2015. Astin will be doing “A Home for Hilly” ebook live reading where Hill’s Pets will donate a $1 per view up to $10,000.
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Pet Adoptions Are Booming During the Pandemic: Here's Why So Many Are Clearing the Shelters
With the coronavirus keeping many people at home and in need of some companionship, animal shelters have been seeing a boom in pet adoptions. NBCLX’s Eric Rodriguez explains why this may be the perfect time to add a furry friend to your family — and how shelters are keeping the adoption process safe.
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Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Adopting a Dog
Are you looking to adopt a dog? Make sure to ask yourself these three important questions before you go pick out a new best friend.
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What to Know About Adopting a Dog During the Pandemic
If you previously shied away from getting a dog due to working outside the home, you may now find yourself in an ideal situation. But remember that adopting a pet is a commitment to care for that pet for their entire life. If you’re willing and able to take on that kind of responsibility, here are some things you should...
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The Benefits of Making Pet Fostering a Part of Your Life
Fostering pets can be a great way to help an animal in need while bringing joy into your life. NBCLX producer Sara Sanchez, who has cared for about 40 animals, joined LX News to discuss how fostering has improved her anxiety and her life overall.
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Clear the Shelters: Adopting During the Pandemic
All this month, NBC Bay Area and our partners at Telemundo 48 are working to clear the shelters. During the pandemic, local shelters are getting creative to help people find their perfect pets.
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Best Friends Animal Society to Host a Virtual Benefit Concert for Homeless Pets
Best Friends Animal Society hopes to bring people together around the world with a special benefit concert on July 22 called “Songs to Save Them All: A Benefit for Homeless Pets.” The event will livestream on Tiltify, Twitch, YouTube and Facebook as well as bestfriends.org/concert. The Best Friends Animal Society is a national animal welfare organization raising awareness to...
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Prep Before Your Pet Adoptions
Now that you’re home more than ever, it’s a great time to consider pet adoption! Malou Nubla talks to a certified professional dog trainer about what you need to do before you become a pet owner.
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Suffering From Allergies? You Can Still Adopt a Cat
About 11 percent of cats end up back in shelters because of allergies, according to the ASPCA. With 3.4 million cats in shelters across the country each year, that’s about 374,000 felines surrendered because of allergies. And that number doesn’t include cats dumped out on the street each day. There may be a lot of confusion, and misinformation, about what...
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What If It's Not Working Out With Your Shelter Pet?
While there are many reasons why it might not work out with your shelter pet, shelters are always happy to take them back. And problems that seem insurmountable at first can be cleared up with a couple of tips from a shelter worker. “No doubt they’ve heard it before,” one animal behaviorist says.
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Want to Lose Weight and Stress Less? A Pet Can Help, Studies Find
For centuries, humans have taken animal companions into their homes. But the utility of the animals goes beyond simple companionship. The evidence is increasingly clear that having a pet can lead to a longer, healthier life. Here are some of the ways a pet can help your health.
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The Perks of Adopting a Senior Pet
Senior pets are adopted at lower rates than younger animals — but for many adopters, a senior pet may fit their lifestyle better.
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Best Paw Forward: Introducing Your Newly Adopted Pet to Your Others the Right Way
You’re certainly not alone if you think that two pets are better than one, but bringing home a new pet doesn’t always go smoothly when there’s another animal already in the house. Introducing your new pet to resident pets that have already been in your life can be a tricky process, one that’s going to require some patience, according to...
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Adopting a Pet: What Shelters Want You to Know
Sharing a home with a four-legged friend can be one of life’s greatest joys. But while pet ownership is rewarding, it’s also a big decision. Dogs require lots of time, money and responsibility — 10 to 15 years’ worth, in many cases. Dr. Pia Salk, author and spokeswoman for the non-profit pet adoption website AdoptaPet.com, warns against taking home a...
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Animal Advocates Warn Against Online Buying as Pet Adoptions Spike During Pandemic
Among the few silver linings of the COVID-19 crisis is the spike in pet adoptions being reported by animal rescue groups across the Bay Area.
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Animal Advocates Warn Against Online Buying as Pet Adoptions Spike
Among the few silver linings of the COVID-19 crisis is the spike in pet adoptions being reported by animal rescue groups across the Bay Area. NBC Bay Area investigative reporter Candice Nguyen reports.
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The San Francisco SPCA Will Offer $49 Adoption Fees– As Long as the 49ers Are Winning
In celebration of the 49ers’ advance to the NFC Championship, the San Francisco SPCA is offering free adoption for all adult animals on game day, Sunday.